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Error codeEr15
ApplianceDishwasher
Affected model seriesEIDW6105, EIDW5905
Quick answer
Electrolux dishwasher code Er15 indicates water inlet valve is stuck open.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and control generations, so Er15 may mean something different on another appliance or platform. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
If your Electrolux dishwasher displays Er15, the control has detected water inlet valve is stuck open. Start with the checks that are safe to perform without opening the appliance. Use the observed symptoms and the full model number to confirm the correct diagnostic path.
For this control generation, the useful interpretation is specific: water inlet valve is stuck open. Observed behavior such as dishwasher may continue taking in water should be recorded because it helps distinguish water inlet valve stuck open from valve wiring issue.
This code is documented in Electrolux EIDW6105/EIDW5905 service data. Confirm the exact model before applying this diagnostic path.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
dishwasher may continue taking in water
water level may rise too high
drain pump may run as protection
Why it happens
Possible causes
water inlet valve stuck open
valve wiring issue
control output problem
water-pressure related valve issue
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Turn the dishwasher off.
Close the water shutoff valve if water continues entering.
Do not restart the dishwasher while the valve appears to remain open.
Check for visible leaking around the supply connection.
Important safety warning. Stop immediately if water continues entering with the cycle canceled.
Get help
When to call a technician
A Er15 stuck-open fill-valve condition needs prompt professional diagnosis.
For a repeat Er15, share the model and the behavior you saw, especially whether dishwasher may continue taking in water. Professional testing can then confirm or rule out water inlet valve stuck open.
Seeing this code on your Electrolux appliance?
If the code returns after the safe checks, book a repair visit and share the exact display plus your full model number.
Electrolux Dishwasher Repair for common Electrolux problems, safe troubleshooting, error-code context, and signs it is time to schedule professional service.
It indicates water inlet valve is stuck open. Confirm the full model number because Electrolux diagnostic meanings can vary between control platforms.
You can try the safe external checks on this page and one power reset when appropriate. If the code returns, repeated resets are not a substitute for diagnosis.
No. Close the water supply if filling continues and arrange repair before another cycle.
References
Sources & references
Electrolux EIDW6105/EIDW5905 service data sheet 154676604.
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